Jonny Bairstow's superb century helped England beat New Zealand by seven wickets on Saturday. England captured the five-match series 3-2, chasing down their target of 224 inside 32.4 overs at Christchurch.
The Yorkshireman moved from 50 to 100 in just 20 deliveries as he sealed a 58-ball ton — the third-quickest by an Englishman — striking six sixes and nine fours, including three maximums off spinner Ish Sodhi in the 18th over.
“It’s different from batting in the middle order but my job now is to score big hundreds and contribute matchwinning scores,” Bairstow said.
“That’s what I’m trying to do but it’s still a work in progress.”
Bairstow, who eventually fell hit wicket, had earlier taken a stunning one-handed boundary catch amid a disciplined bowling performance from England as they dismissed the Black Caps in 49.5 overs.
Brief Scores
New Zealand 223 (49.5 overs): Santner 67, Woakes 3-32, Rashid 3-42
England 229-3 (32.4 overs): Bairstow 104, Hales 61, Santner 1-44
Scorecard
YEESSSS! We win the series 3️⃣-2️⃣!!
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